Situated in a magnificent valley 150 km northwest of
Hanoi, Mai Chau is home to the Thai minority people who live in remarkable
wooden stilt house. The rolling hills with their beautiful rice terraces are
ideal for walking. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the
colourful local population makes this an unforgottable experience. The trip is
combined with taking boat trip on Da river.

Ha Noi – Mai Chau – Ha Noi

(2 days / 1 night)

Day 1: Ha Noi – Mai
Chau, Cycling (L,D)

08h00: Pick up from your
hotel and head west towards Hoa Binh to have refreshment

12h00: Arrive in Mai
Chau and have lunch in a family house in the local village.

14h00: Bicycle around
the surrounding villages of White Thai Ethnic people. Learn more about their
lives and cultures as your guide can help answer any questions.

18h00: Dinner with the
family, get a closer look into their real life. Drink “ruou can” (traditional
alcohol) with your new family

Option 1: Sleep in the village, in the stilt house, the
most interesting part of the trip. Stilt houses are unique to Mai Chau and you
cannot find this experience in other tour. You can sleep in the large communal
room or you can order a private room.

(Home-stay)

Option 2: overnight at Maichau Lodge which is a unique
place, offering the paramount in natural relaxation and cultural exploration

Day 2: Mai Chau – Ha Noi
(B, L)

The early morning is the
most peaceful time to walk aroud the villages. See women prepare foods on the
wooden fire while the sun is rising over the beautiful mountains.

7h30: Breakfast in the
village then walk to Mai Chau market then climb to 1000 Step Cave. The
cave is breathtaking and so is the view of the area from the entrance of the
cave.

12h00: Have lunch in the
village before getting on the bus back to Hanoi.

17h00: Back to your
hotel on Hanoi and finish the trip.

Tour included:

- Rounding bus
transportation

- Tour Guide

- Entrance ticket in the
village

- Meals as indicated:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

- Bicycle (If requested)

- Homestay/ Mai Chau
Lodge (the price of the trip will be depended on your choice)